Gamantang

The gamantang is an informal or "house" coat traditionally worn by the S'Kra Mur. Loosely cut, it features long sleeves, usually folded back to mid-forearm in a wide cuff, and a slit running up the back to allow for freedom of the wearer's tail. In recent times, the gamantang has become a popular outer garment.

For ceremonial occasions, the gamantang is specially crafted with the wearer's representational colors/icons embroidered onto it. For these occasions, gamantangs are generally layered, with a dark color beneath and a lighter color(s) on top. The fabric can vary, so long as it's soft and usually somewhat diaphanous. The top layer is almost always silk. In cold weather, the bottom layer is quilted cotton or silk. (S'Kra Mur weddings often take place in the fall.)

Variations

Item	Source is	Rare item	Is incomplete
Austere scalene gamantang with a high collar	Hashal's Haven
Billowing silvery silk gamantang painted with tiny black flowers	Naarti'hhs'naartin		true
Billowy gamantang of desert-tan silk	Rizadi's Outfitters (2), Rizadi's Outfitters (1)		true
Black cotton gamantang with a stylized cobra emblazoned across the back	Bacon Man's Birthday Bash 419/Pig Maze		true
Bright saffron silk gamantang spangled with tiny amber charms	Pi'botuk Pel'arsharra		true
Coral pink rosecloth gamantang with long sleeves	Rizadi's Outfitters (4), Rizadi's Outfitters (3)
Cotton gamantang	Character Manager		true
Dark cobalt silk gamantang laced down the back with cerulean ribbons	Pi'botuk Pel'arsharra		true
Dark copper silk gamantang overlain with pale khiynit	Shh'oi Mhhg		true
Dark green silk gamantang masterfully embroidered with large golden flowers	Turialo's Haven (8), Turialo's Haven (4), Turialo's Haven (2)		true
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